The first few listens didn't have me overly impressed. I knew that it was a good record, but I couldn't stop comparing it to Messengers. I agree that Messengers, for what it is, is hard to top. Wall-to-wall breakdowns and nonstop intensity make it a classic in my mind. However, Constellations is a smarter record imo. The more listens I give it (including a couple today) furter solidify that opinion in my mind.

Sorry, it's nowhere near as loud and as in-your-face as Messengers was. My eardrums bled and vibrated in pain to Messengers. This just doesn't compare. I feel like ABR half-assed some of it. Don't get me wrong a few of the songs are amazing. But I just don't like it compared the good ole ABR.